Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 223

You might be wondering, “So what the heck is this Monday Poll thing anyway?”
Well, it isn’t much of a poll. It’s more just a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past four years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.

Mood:
In a word, great! I actually feel well-rested this morning, like a whole new person. This past weekend I was really able to spend some time “filling my well” and recharging my batteries, by hanging out with friends, seeing a movie and catching up on some reading.

It also helps TREMENDOUSLY that that I’ve been sleeping a little better than usual over the past few days. I got in 10 glorious hours Saturday night, and hark! — the herald angels were singing!

Have you ever attended a music festival?
Small ones, yes, but not none of the really big or famous ones. Some of the local radio stations organize small ones in Golden Gate Park, and I’ve been to a few of those.

I love music, but I’m not a big concert goer. I’m just not into huge crowds…or Porta-Potties.

I do enjoy watching concerts on my TV from the comfort of my living room couch, though. 🙂 I can sit down, take bathroom breaks whenever I need to, and can even pause the show to take Tabs out for a walk, LOL!

What’s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
Ah, an elusive creature… On my best hair days, my side-swept bangs lay perfectly flat. Sometimes they like to puff out in odd places, so there’s none of that. And my shoulder-length waves can best be described as “beachy.” Voluminous, but not messy.

Describe a perfect date for you:
I’m easy. I love taking day trips up to Napa with El Hub, so a perfect date would involve us driving up early on a Sunday morning. We’d get in a little sightseeing, have lunch and then stop by a winery or two for tastings.

Later, on the way home, we’d pick up some fresh fruit from one of the local stands, add a loaf of French bread and a block of cheese, and then watch Mad Men and Game of Thrones before going to bed early, LOL!

Yup, this is what happens when you’ve been together for 10 years…

When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
High school. I never really had any interest in it before that, but by the time freshman year rolled around, I was all about Cover Girl Navy and and Debbie Gibsonâ€™s Electric Youth.

A bunch of my friends were also into Liz Claiborne…but it always gave me a headache.

An activity you’d like to try?
Even though the thought of having sweaty strangers up in my grill freaks me out, I still think I’d like to try taking a martial arts class with El Hub.

We keep meaning to visit the Brazilian jiujitsu studio up here, but our work schedules just haven’t been aligning with the stars.

What’s one thing every woman should have?
I think every woman should have a place they can call their own, be it a bench on the patio, a home office, or even just a small corner in the living room or a bedroom. Just a little space that’s all yours, just for you.

The idea of a physical space as a sanctuary is very important for me.

If you have any pets, what can you tell me about them?
I have one chubby, 18-pound black/brown tabby cat named Tabs with perfectly ordinary tabby features (meaning, he’s gorgeous), and he’s been not-so-quietly dominating my life since 2007.

El Hub and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Weekly goals:
To be kind to myself, to step away from the computer every night by 7 p.m. (or so), and to enjoy my birthday on the 9th.

Hello, friend. I hope you’re having a lovely Monday so far. Do you have a minute to touch base with this week’s Monday Poll?

To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.

1. Mood:
2. Have you ever attended a music festival?
3. What’s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
4. Describe a perfect date for you:
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
7. An activity you’d like to try?
8. What’s one thing every woman should have?
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
10. Weekly goals:

I can’t wait to catch up with you. Today marks the first official week of June. What do ya say we get the month kicked off to a good start? 🙂

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1. Mood: excited!
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? yes, lots of them!!!
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? my hair is smooth and shiny and has a cool dark brown shade
4. Describe a perfect date for you: picnic near the river with wine and a film maybe?
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? I don’t think I was ever forbidden to wear it, I was just not really interested.
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? fruits and ice-cream
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?I’d love to see the process of filming one of my favourite series (Game of Thrones?) Does it count as an activity ? 😉
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? bright lipstick!
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? Unfortunately, I don’t have any any more…
10. Weekly goals:Marina recently posted … Apivita Propoline Shampoo and Nourishing and Repairing Mask for Dry-Dehydrated Hair. Review and Photos

2. Have you ever attended a music festival?: Never. I’m not into that whole scene. Though I do love small shows like at the Bowery Ballroom, Knitting Factory, or Le Poisson Rouge in NYC.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?: Anything really, just without frizz.

4. Describe a perfect date for you: anything not the typical “dinner and movie”

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?: Late elementary school we used to have these scented body sprays that smelled like lemon that came from the drug store. “Real” perfume wasn’t until high school.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks?: Anything cool. Fresh veggies and hummus, or chopped banana frozen and blended into “ice cream”

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?: Hiking on more difficult trails

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?: A lipstick that can make her look made up without a stitch of any other makeup on.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?: Well as I’m writing this my fat Russian Blue is napping in my hamper… don’t know why but it’s his new spot. I also just got a corgi puppy and she’s napping in her crate in the kitchen. They don’t really get along yet unfortunately.

10. Weekly goals: Finish cleaning the garage to make room for my new bicycle.

That’s so strange Tabs likes laundry too! I thought it was my guy being crazy. And it was just a good time for a puppy! I’ve got some free time between semesters and have always wanted a puppy, and there was one available from a breeder I talked to. It all just worked out!

2. Have you ever attended a music festival? We went to the Houston Free Press Fest last year. This year we gave it a pass.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? No frizzies, please!

4. Describe a perfect date for you: Something easy – no fuss, no frill. Great food + great company always works.

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? I remember always being slathered in Johnsons Baby Cologne growing up (stuff hurts when you have prickly heat!!!) … and I think when I entered high school, they let me have my own bottle of cologne – usually from Spain.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Watermelon and cantaloupe, snow cones and all sorts of fruit sorbet!

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Id like to volunteer.

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? I agree w/ you – a place of their own to just chill and be alone with their thoughts. I have a room where all my makeup and clothes are – its got a TV and a comfy saucer chair and I go there when I need quiet time.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? We have one dog, who isnt the smartest in the world but is possibly the sweetest (Mojo); we have a senior cat who is a bit angsty but really, really feisty (Anja), we also have your typical teenager cats – moody, rambunctious, but oh-so-affectionate (Linus and LOL); lastly we have 2 outdoor cats (really skittish, wont let us touch them just yet) that come to the backyard to eat (Mr. Bean and Bandit).

Side note – we actually think Mr. Bean and Bandit are father/son because they look so much alike.

1. Mood:
~Sick. Think I got that tummy bug everyone else has, and it sucks because there are things I need to get done today.

2. Have you ever attended a music festival?
~I’ve also attended small ones but I am not a fan of large crowds. There are bands/artists I would love to see but will probably never get to a concert because I hate crowds that much. I feel like I can’t relax in large crowds and people that are rude can make the concert experience not very enjoyable.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
~When my hair isn’t too slippery to braid (I have fine, but thick hair and lots of it), and lays the way I want it to. This is typically on the second day after washing it. I also love it when my hair straightens well and doesn’t get staticky or tangly.

4. Describe a perfect date for you:
~I love anything outdoors. Me and the fiance worked out and rode the motorcycle all weekend.
Kayaking, riding motorcycles/horses, eating Maryland Blue Crabs…those are all great dates for me!

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
~I think in middle school, my parents weren’t terribly picky on makeup/perfume issue. They figured I’d want to experiment with all that at some point.

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?
~I’d like to also get into martial arts, and maybe try hang gliding.

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
~I agree with a spot to call your own. I think it’s important to have time to yourself to read, pamper yourself, or just have a lazy day. It helps you regroup and recharge for the work week or days you are busy doing other things.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
~No pets right now. I eventually want a dog though and my own horses.

Thanks Karen! I’m already feeling a little better. I still did push-ups and squats today, just because I made a pact with myself that even if I don’t feel good I will do something. Hope you have a great week!

2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Actually I’ve never attended a music festival

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? a day with no shampoo !

4. Describe a perfect date for you: a walk along the shore and a small restaurant with a smart man !

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? When I was 18 I think

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Ice cream

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Taking make-up lessons ! ( at the MUFE boutique in Paris )

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? A Guerlain perfume

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? my cat is getting old, sometimes it makes me sad. She got into the habit of ” asking ” fresh water. If water is not fresh enough, she just won’t drink ! And more than this, if I don’t get up quicky enough she wakes me up ! We have breakfast together, You eat, I eat !

10. Weekly goals: signing petitions on the petitionsite, buying the Essie metallics, I have only 2 so I’ll try and get the others, maybe discovering the new 100 % electric ” car ” named Twizy ! It’s the first French electric ” car ” ( it’s an electric tiny quad in fact, costing around 8000 / 9000 â‚¬ + the battery you have to pay 50 â‚¬ per month ).

1. Mood: Pretty great! Hubby and I had an awesome weekend that was both productive and relaxing. Something must have been in the water because I got a ton of sleep, too.

2. Have you ever attended a music festival? I’m not big on concerts. I like them when I’m there but I hate when you get out and have to sit in your car for 3 hours just to get out of the parking lot. I’m in Colorado so every now and then we go to a great concert at Red Rocks and will splurge on a town car for the night so they take us right up to the front door. Totally worth the money.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? When my “bangs/swoopies” don’t lay flat like I just took off a hat. It’s an ongoing battle to get a little volume into my hair.

4. Describe a perfect date for you: Hubby and I take the puppies on a walk up to our favorite wine bar that allows dogs on the patio. He gets a beer, I get a cold glass of rose and we sit and listen to the live music.

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? I think I stole a few old bottles of my mom’s Estee Lauder when I was really young but I don’t remember wearing it much until Junior High when Love’s Baby Soft and CK One were my top choices.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? It’s not really a snack but I’m a sucker for grilled corn on the cob. We will make it as an appetizer and eat it while the rest of our food cooks. I also love watermelon.

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? I’d really like to learn how to fence. It’s so classy!

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? A best friend!

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? We have two toy poodles, Remy and Mojo. Remy is a 4yr old silver male and Mojo is a 3yr old black male. They are the best dogs ever. No shedding, really smart and only about 10 lbs. They love to chase squirrels and tennis balls.

10. Weekly goals: Finally get my blog going. I’ve been waffling for months on what and how to do it and this last week I just really jumped in and started writing. I’m also editing a novel my brother-in-law wrote and my goal is to finish it this week so he can go get it published!

Karen,
Watched an awards show last night and C-bale cryed thinking about Heath Ledger!!

The List
1. Mood: ok. I really want to hide in bed and watch movies. However I can’t I have to get packing for a work conference, plus I have to make some phone calls.
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Yes I went to Rock Fest one year with Papa Roach, Stone Temple Pilots, and Godsmack. Everyone around us was on the mary j so I along with my peeps got contact high. We had pancakes afterward. Music was awesome! “Sour Girl” from Stone Temple Pilots is phenominal acoustic!!
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? Perfect volume, defined curls, no frizz, no flaky or oily scalp. Thank god I had this on Saturday at a wedding!!
4. Describe a perfect date for you: a movie, concert, museum or something like that. Followed by a long walk and some ice cream or a tropical snow in the summer. Coffee or tea if not.
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? I could try some on every now and then but I didn’t get perfume until 10 and then it was like body spray. My mom wore Obsession for Women that doesn’t spray. My nephew is like 8 and wants to wear Old Spice. I’m freaking out!!
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Fruit from the farmers market esp peaches and pears. Also love tropical snow, chips and salsa, and stuff like that. This year I’m into homemade pudding made with almond milk.
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Travel without planning so much. I’m so nutty!!!
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? People who you can call on. An actual thing? A full length mirror. Seriously it helps. Use it!
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? No pets but there are birds around and I shoo them away like an old laduy!
10. Weekly goals: Have to pack for my work conference, get my place organized so it’s clean when I get back, get my disposal fixed. While at work conference: buy Krispy Kreme doughnuts for my bro and introduce my dad to Sephora. He’s not gay just well groomed.

1. Mood: It’s Monday, so I’m tired. 🙂 I’m so happy for you that you had a good, restful weekend!!
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? No, I’m not a concert fan either. I’m one of those weird people who gets cranky when the song is not EXACTLY as I know it. It takes me a long time to accept new versions of my faves, even if it’s just a live version. I’m with you on the crowds and porta-potties, too.
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? When my bangs just fall perfectly without having to brush or fuss with them. It’s very rare and usually only after my hair has been colored and still has some “color volume”.
4. Describe a perfect date for you: I loved your date! I’m super happy with dinner and a movie. It’s always been one of my favorites. If we actually ever had a whole day to ourselves, I think I’d opt for an amusement park or ziplining or something fun like that.
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? I believe I had the ubiquitous Love’s Baby Soft in 5th or 6th grade or so. We all really hit it hard in high school because so many friends worked at the Duty Free and used to get the free sample bottles.
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? I think I’d have to say garden tomato sandwiches, though they’re not necessarily a snack. Other than that, I can’t think of any seasonal snack faves.
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Skydiving or that extreme park ride where you free fall onto a big net. From a more mundane standpoint, I’d like to take a spinning class – I hear it’s a good workout.
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? Disposable income? Kidding. I’m going to gag you out and say the feeling of being loved. Whether it’s romantic or friendship or family. Every woman should feel loved by at least one person.
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? Three gray kitties. The oldest is Emma, she’s about 13 years old and has calico in her (so she’s a bit, um, crazy); the middle is Harriet, she’s charcoal gray with extra toes – we rescued her from the woods near where my mother works so she’s timid – she’s about 5 years old; and our youngest is Sophie, she’s the best cat ever (sorry, Tabs) – she’s beautiful, has a perfect temperament and is all around fabulous – she’s about 2.
10. Weekly goals: Keep a positive attitude. 🙂

I hear you on the running. I had already decided that I couldn’t run 5 miles per day for the rest of my life, so some changes are in order!

I always have warm, toasted bread (I prefer whole grain for this) and, since I’m a mayo gal, I have a dollop with salt and pepper. I love Caprese salad in the summer, too. That’s where I’ll have a little olive oil drizzle and some garden basil. And, of course, the buffalo mozzarella. 🙂

1. Mood: Kind of blah because of the weather. Can you believe it’s raining in the Bay, today, Karen? It’s June, for crying out loud.2. Have you ever attended a music festival? I attended my first festival, Outside Lands, in SF last year. My best friend and I saw my favorite band live for the first time! I could’ve cared less about looking gross and sweaty because it was too much fun. I hope to go again this year.3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? I have long, straight, thick hair. On a good hair day, my hair is voluminous and un-frizzy with a heightened crown, and my bangs perfectly frame my eyes because they are just shy of a distance from my eyes (instead of stuck to the sides of my face where they can’t be seen).4. Describe a perfect date for you: Shh, I haven’t been a real date, yet…5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? My parents never “restricted” me from wearing perfume, but I never really got into wearing it when I was growing up anyway. I have specific scents I love now, but I still don’t own any bottles of my own.6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Agreed on fresh fruit! But that’s yummy all year round, am I right?7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? I kinda want to try skateboarding. Nothing fancy, but just being able to skate…on a board. I attempted to stand and move on my friend’s new skateboard sometime ago, and the lack of balance threw me off – literally.8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? A sense of resilience and a good friend to confide in.9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? Don’t own any!10. Weekly goals: After I stopped exercising altogether a few months ago, I started running again last week. I ran three miles everyday for four days. I feel proud of myself, and I’m going to try to up the distance this week to six miles daily! I’m also going to finish the other half of my internship application.

2. Have you ever attended a music festival?
Nope, I’ve been to concerts but never a full-fledged festival.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
Smooth, straight hair with just the right amount of volume at the roots. Side swept bangs staying in place.

4. Describe a perfect date for you:
Probably something low key. Dinner at a nice restaurant and seeing a movie.

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
Oh gosh, I don’t remember. I think I started wearing it on my own in middle or high school.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
Fresh fruit – We always have fresh watermelon in the fridge and the local farmer’s market just got fresh strawberries.

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?
I would love try surfing or using those paddle-board things I’ve see in Hawaii.

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
A journal. Even if you don’t have someone to talk to in real life, it’s nice to put your thoughts down on paper.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
I have never had pets until Mingus literally walked into our lives (garage) a couple of years ago. Now I can’t imagine my life without them. Of course, I had to include pix of each of them. 🙂

Ella: A Rubenesque kitty with some stripes, white fur and a low hanging belly that we call her “flub”. She loves to cuddle with her assistants, but doesn’t always like other cats. She loves shoes of all kind.

Nina: The newest addition to our family. We found her outside my sister-in-law’s house in Cinco de Mayo. She was so cute and tiny that we took her home that night. She’s only 6-8 months old and around 5 lbs. Half the size of her siblings. She LOVES to play and has the sweetest purr.

10. Weekly goals:
Get caught up on house work, pay the bills, etc. Also bake cupcakes! I’m making some for my cousin’s graduation party this weekend. Have great day!

P.S. Tabs might enjoy the Squirmle. It’s a kids toy, but kitties go NUTS over it. You may want to buy multiples in case one gets destroyed. 🙂

The Squirmle is kinda worm-like, but they make it look cute with bright colors and googly eyes. And it’s on a long string so you don’t have to get too close. Maybe El Hub could give it a try with Tabs? If you do try it, hope you and Tabs have fun with it!

1. Mood:
Kind of mellow. I went on a short hike with my hubby over lunch, and I’m tired but happy.
2. Have you ever attended a music festival?
Yep! Back in the day. Nothing longer than a single-day show, though. I’d love to go to a “real” one someday!
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
hmmm… voluminous, bouncy curls all day long. No flattening out, no greasiness. And my hair would never get stuck in my lipgloss 🙂
4. Describe a perfect date for you:
dressing up and eating off-the-charts good food. That’s always a winner for me.
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
oh man… Jr High, maybe? My dad was/is highly sensitive to perfumes, so we didn’t wear them much until we were in school (I was homeschooled until I started my Junior year of High School).
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
s’mores, fruit-filled desserts (COBBLER being one of them… nom nom nom), watermelons… man. Just give me ALL of it.
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?
Rock. Climbing. Like a mofo. I’ve been talking about this for over a year. I need to just go for it!
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
Confidence in herself. I really like the person I am (I mean, for the most part – I know I’m not perfect, but I don’t expect myself to be) and it really gets to me when my girlfriends constantly talk about their perceived imperfections. I just want to SHAKE them into loving themselves! Although that would probably be… not too effective. I also want to add another thing, though, that every woman should have: a good, honest, loving friend. (At least one.)
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
My parents’ dog, whom I still claim, is a monster-sized miniature schnauzer. She’s kind of crazy, is missing a toe (had to have it removed due to some funky situation), and is super smart. She’s a grayish kind of color, usually has a wonky haircut because my parents aren’t great on the grooming front, and her head is the perfect height for her to come rest it on your knees when your sitting down. Love. her.
10. Weekly goals:
To get some music stuff done (transcription of 1-2 songs), to keep my kitchen relatively clean, to hike the M again at some point, and to start eating veggies with more regularity. I think I’ve fluffed up in the last week or two, and I’m pretty sure it’s because I’ve been eating fairly carb-heavy.

2. Have you ever attended a music festival?
No. I hate crowds… Although, people do seem to flock incessantly to Montreal’s summer music festivals.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
I can wear my hair down without a ton of humidity-induced flyaways/fuzzy hair (my hair is naturally fine and kind of fluffy).

4. Describe a perfect date for you:
Dinner with good food, maybe a little Argentine Tango. Hasn’t happened yet because none of the guys I’ve dated, including my current boyfriend, have been able to dance the Tango.

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
15 or 16 – I think my mom gave me a bottle of YSL something or the other (it was the pink bottle that looks like a spinning top) – it was suuuuuper fruity and sweet though, which is not really my thing at all! After that, I think I went to BBW and bought a bottle of Cucumber Melon body splash.

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?
Surfing. I’ve never tried it, but it looks so cool!

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
A great pair of heels that makes you feel like a supermodel. And red lipstick.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
Cha Cha: Black shorthaired kitty with green eyes. Found in a box on the corner of the street. Despite his humble beginnings, he believes he is supreme ruler of the world and a gift to hoominkind. He’s like a hilarious caricature of a dictator – think more Zim from Invader Zim or the Brain from Pinky and the Brain.

LeRoux: Orange tabby Egyptian Mau x Oriental mixed kitty, with yellow eyes, rescued from the “Clearance” part of the pet store.. He’s the sweetest, most annoying (in a good way) cuddlebug. He meows a lot, and does a lot of aerial acrobatics. He looks super hilarious with his huge ears and skinny, looooooooong body.

Emily: Black and white (think: cow print) Pit Bull Terrier. She’s about 80 pounds, but she thinks she’s a toy dog and will try and cuddle with you a lot. Very well behaved and is a totally hoebag around people – will do anything for treats and pets.

Ichabod, or “Icky”: Blue Veiltail Betta. He’s mellow and likes to swim up to you when you go to the fish tank. He hates the cats though, and will display (“flare”) when they come close and tap on the glass.

For the most part, everyone (animal wise) ignores the hedgehog. Cha Cha tolerates Emily but doesn’t really *love* her – if she does something too loud/barky/snuffly, he will smack her right in the face. LeRoux likes Emily, and ALL of them bully the poor fish through the glass, lol. When the hedgehog is out though, LeRoux gets very curious!

1. Mood: pretty good. had a nice weekend, it just ended too soon
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? where i live, we had the 3 rivers music festival. i always had fun but they stopped it.
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? i have a really short, curly afro so any time that my curls are well defined is a great hair day.
4. Describe a perfect date for you: a nice dinner at a local jazz bar
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? i was 11 and it was love’s baby soft from rite aid
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? pineapple, watermelon, strawberries, any kind of fruit
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? surfing
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? a great pair of heels
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? i have a blood parrot fish named Finley. He likes to re-arrange his fish tank. He’s always moving the plants. He’s about 6 inches long so he’s a big guy.
10. Weekly goals: stick with my month long boot camp, keep drinking water every day, keep minding what i eat, and start back doing yoga in the mornings.

Mood:
a little groggy but mostly good, though my tummy is a little icky today–bad because I have a lot of pictures to take!
Have you ever attended a music festival?
no–I’m kind of claustrophobic and the idea of a million strange, sweaty bodies touching me and crowding me in is not my idea of fun…I’m trying to get over it though because the IDEA of a music festival sounds fun
Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
I don’t style my hair, so it’s the rare occasion that both sides of my hair curl inwards/outward (instead of each side doing something different)
Describe a perfect date for you:
Nothing special. Lunch at a nice cafe, walk around the farmers market, then (I agree, Karen!) home to watch our favorite shows. It doesn’t get much better than that!
When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
High school. My first perfume was Clinique Happy Heart–and it went on to become my “signature scent” for about 6 years
What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
Again, I agree with you on this, Karen. There is NOTHING better than fresh, cold fruit on a hot summer day–especially watermelon (my all-time fave fruit)
An activity youâ€™d like to try?
Dance class and cooking class!
Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
one must-have, “HG”, can’t-live-without beauty product.
If you have any pets, what can you tell me about them?
I have a dog named Lady. She’s a maltese and will be 8-years-old in November. She’s definitely the baby of the house and she uses it to get her way all the time. She’s SO effing cute and I love her 🙂
Weekly goals:
work out (same goal as last week…and the week before)

1. Mood: bummed out earlier after getting the results of my performance review from my boss, but feeling much better now. 🙂

2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Yep! A (reasonably) big one on the West Coast of Scotland, a really small one in the same area and SXSW twice (does this one count?).

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? Volume at the roots, shiny hair and defined curls that don’t get *that* indent when I stuck a bobby pin in there.

4. Describe a perfect date for you: Relaxed, casual and fun. I once went on a really nice date that involved drinking wine at sunset in a park, and the gentleman caller brought both white and red as he wasn’t sure which one I liked most!

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? There’s a really popular brand of fragrances in France called Eau Jeune, with very light colognes. I inherited a citrusy one from my older sister when I was a teenager. The scent wouldn’t last longer than 2h though.

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Indoor climbing, diving and martial arts.

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? A pair of super comfy pjs!

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? There are 5 cats still at my parents’, and they are the moo-di-est tigers I’ve ever met. We’re so used to them being picky and disdainful all the time, we often think that cats that aren’t jerks just have no character hah.

10. Weekly goals: two job applications due in tomorrow to finish, finish at least two of the many books I started last month, and 30 Day Shred every day!

1. Mood: Calm
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Yes lots! I like to support music, art,
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? The next day I wash my hair, feels awesome, shiny, smooth!!
4. Describe a perfect date for you: A walk in the park at day with an ice cream, talking, knowing each other! I’m simple..
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? When I was like 14 and but I used my Mom!
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Fruit like Watermelon, Mango, strawberries, Ice Cream, ice popsickles, frappes, smoothies…
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Hiking!
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? Lipstick 😉
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? Aww they (3) are the Love of my Life!!! It’s in order of adoption: Chanel, Tequila then GÃ­a the three Pomeranian.. No kidding they are our kids! My parents and In laws know they are they grandchildren, because We do not have children yet but they bring me everyday so much happiness and joy! We have gone thru so many good and bad things! And they are the most important thing in my life!!
10. Weekly goals: Going tomorrow to the charity fundation I’m affiliated, and doing one makeup review video(I do in Spanish ) 😀 FashionbyCristy

1. Mood: Relaxed. Got a lot done today and just got out of the shower. Me time now.
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Like you, just small ones.
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? Every day is a great hair day for me : ). Can’t go wrong with a pixie.
4. Describe a perfect date for you: dinner and a play. I love theater!
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? I’ve worn perfume since I was a child. My mom used to get us perfume for Christmas every year. Perfume is my passion. I have over 300.
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? I love fruit too…..and I love to make fruit smoothies.
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Jet skis
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? Her own money….own bank account.
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? I have a toy poodle named Bitsy. She’s a barker. My best pal is a tuxedo cat named Felix. He’s 12 and has cancer. He was a big boy like Tabs but he’s down to about 9 pounds now. We’re just enjoying our time left together. I have a tortie named Pepper. She’s also 12 and a bit of a grump. Inky is the baby at 7. She’s a black long hair and just got a lion cut. She looks adorable!
10. Weekly goals: work out, eat well and enjoy my kids who will be home for the summer after tomorrow! Yay!

1. Mood: creative!
2. Have you ever attended a music festival?
Yeah! I went to Vans Warped Tour in 2008 : D it was awesome 🙂
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
Sleek and straight hair as usual LOL
4. Describe a perfect date for you:
A good movie and some yummy dinner
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
Since… I was 11 or 12 when I received my first perfume
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
Slush!
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?
Surf!
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
Lipstick
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
My kitty is 2 months and a half old, his name is Orion and I adopted him almost 3 weeks ago, he’s very playful (esp at night!) and it’s my furry little snowball

2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Hmmmm once in Junior High I went to the American Music Awards. I walked right next to TLC and Boyz to Men.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? I have Fine very straight hair, so any day that it holds it curl I’m pretty happy.

4. Describe a perfect date for you: Karen I like your date idea that sounds wonderful! I love Napa! Getting to spend any time with my hubby without the kids is nice, we only have date nights about 4 times a year, not nearly enough.

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? I can’t remember exactly but I remember whereing Sunflowers in 9th grade.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Ice cream! But that’s good any time of the year.

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Hmmm how terrible nothing comes to mind, not not very adventurous.

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? A pedicure.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? I have an eight year old Italian greyhound. The sweetest dog ever! She loved to cuddle.

10. Weekly goals: To spend some extra time with the kiddos doing something fun, hopefully outdoors.

1. Mood: Happy and relaxed! Today is the first day of Summer vacation for my kids, and it was nice just hanging out and doing nothing today. I’ve got a Summer full of fun planned for us!

2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Not a big one, I really want to go to one, but my kids are still young.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? Not too poofy, not too flat. I’m growing out a shag haircut, and so my hair isn’t fantastic right now, it will be though!

4. Describe a perfect date for you: Exploring someplace new, that we haven’t been. Just the two of us, kids can be spending the night with grandparents! And it has to involve a trip to Starbucks for a frappuccino!

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? High school, I liked Lady Stetson, but I never wore it. I didn’t really start wearing fragrance until recently.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Fresh fruit! I love Summer fruit! And corn on the cob, which I can eat all day and not get tired of!

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? I’d like to do something that takes a lot of guts, zip lining, bungee jumping, sky diving, but I can hardly ride on the swings at the local Fair without freezing in fear. I’m just not a fearless girl!

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? Really good girlfriends! I think women need other women, ones that have their back, can be supportive, love unconditionally, and be honest with. I wouldn’t be who I am without my girlfriends. I think women need women!

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? We have one black and white outside cat, Foxy Roxy, and she’s fabulous! She was adopted from a Shelter so we joke that she’s “done time”, and she brings us gifts of things she’s hunted and dispatched of. We’re getting a new black and white female kitten pretty soon, so that will be fun!

10. Weekly goals: Just suck it up and get to the gym! Maybe skip a frappuccino or two, just keep hanging out with the kids and having a good time!

1. Mood: Good. It was a regular work day. Nothing more, nothing less.
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? No. I’m not really the outdoorsy, crowded people type either.
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? Springy curls with no frizz!
4. Describe a perfect date for you: Dinner and a movie, a stroll out on a nice evening, sit at a bar/lounge for a few drinks, go home and relax.
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? I don’t remember an age restriction on perfume. So as long as I can remember.
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? water ices, fruit, and of course ice cream!
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? kickboxing
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? a good relationship with their mom. Everything she told you is going to be true and you’ll want to be able to talk about it from a grown woman’s perspective.
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? No pets!
10. Weekly goals work out, get enough rest, drink lots of water, start thinking about packing up my classroom (3 weeks left!)

2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Yes, barely remember it. I was in my early 20s and it was a big party.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? Volume at the crown, no frizz, with my length falling softly without abrupt dry looking ends.

4. Describe a perfect date for you: I love spending time with my husband doing anything. We’ve been married over 15 years and never felt the need for an official date night.

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? My parents never said that I wasn’t allowed to wear perfume. Now, nail polish… I wasn’t allowed to wear that until I was 13.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? orange popsicles, tomatoes and cucumbers with a little mayo, pasta salad

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? parasailing

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? personal massage therapist… a therapist who is a good match and knows what they need to feel better.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? Six year old Baby was usurped by a new puppy and sent to live for months at the local animal shelter. To this day, I can not forgive her former owners for getting rid of her for a new puppy. After a stop at the groomers, sh came home with us 7.5 years ago. I’ve never once had to ask my children to feed or walk her. She’s the most spoiled – cherished- dog. So much so, my husband jokingly says he wants to come back as me or the dog in his next life.

1. Mood:
EXHAUSTED. I took a million pictures at the lake whilst my dad kayaked, then visited my grandma who is at a rehab/nursing home (she broke her hip) and took more pictures, then I went on a marathon grocery shopping spree because we had NO FOOD, then I cooked dinner and made homemade lemonade. I’M POOPED.

2. Have you ever attended a music festival?
No.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
Um, I usually have one every day?

4. Describe a perfect date for you:
I’ve never thought about it. Give me a while and I’ll get back to you.

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
High school if I wanted to, but I quickly learned I was allergic to all of them!

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
Grapes, apples, watermelons, lemonade, ice cream, Push Up Pops and currently Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?
SCUBA, but of course, I’d have to learn how to swim first!

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
A cotton sundress.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
Karen, what don’t you know about the Zeebs?

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
I don’t remember, perhaps 12-13 years old?

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
Frozen yoghurt, popsicles

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?
Kick Boxing

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
Time to get away with the girls!

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
I have a 3yr old cat, Boo, who does exactly as she’s told (whatever she wants) which delights (annoys) by boyfriend. But I still love her to death

1. Mood: Hungry and a bit tired!
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Yes!
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? Whaaaaat? :-D.
4. Describe a perfect date for you: When we are both happy doing silly things together!
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? In college.
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Fruit, fruit and more fruit!
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Yes-write a novel!
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? Peace of mind :).
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? I am an aunt to a really handsome tuxedo named Simbad, who displays the perfect amount of cattitude!
10. Weekly goals: To not worry, about anything!

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? A confidante, a signature scent, a great hairdresser and at least one pair of fabulous shoes! (sorry, more than one)

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
Two rescue chihuahuas. One is blind and the other has back problems but they are sooooooo cute! Where I’m currently residing there are three more rescues- a 14lb mixed breed dog, a small and shy calico and a 19lb monster black catt named Wombat!

10. Weekly goals: To not put everything possible off till next week! lol

1.Mood:
Heart broken. My cat of 10 years died this weekend and just going through alot right now…:(

2.Have you ever attended a music festival?
Just once. I didn’t full on participate though. I only attended the last half to see the main performer because I was able to get in for free through connections.

3.Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
Its beachy waves! Volume and no flyaways.

4.Describe a perfect date for you:
Going to a new place is always just the greatest.

5.When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
Probably high school. I didn’t really have any interest before that.

6.What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
Watermelon!

7.An activity youâ€™d like to try?
Snorkeling.

8.Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
Friends. They will get you through the best and worst times.

9.If you have any pets, what can you tell me about them?
🙁 It’s hard to talk about this.
My “baby” Oreo was my best friend for 10 years. She was black and white, a little fiesty but was always there when I needed her. EVERYONE knew how much I loved her.

10.Weekly goals:
Feel a little bit better everyday. Gain the confidence to make a big decision…

1. Mood: Cranky, the dog woke me up to go sniff around and do nothing. Point one for cats.

2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Yes there is a camp ground that has some. They have a rock festival that local bands, cover bands, and bands that were big like ten years ago.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? Where all my curls aren’t lazy. I’m looking at you right side.

4. Describe a perfect date for you: Getting to get dressed up, going to a restaurant with great food, good wine, and a beautiful view. Let’s just say Pier W, right on Lake Erie and has a beautiful view of downtown Cleveland.

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? Middle school, I wouldn’t call it perfume though. It was the Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Splash from Bath and Bod Works.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? Berries. My parents’ farm has blackberry bushes growing wild and crazy. The Raspberry ones aren’t far behind. This usually involves me and my dad fighting for them.

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? Golfing. My husband loves to golf, and I can barely play mini golf.

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? Mace. You never know if you’ll need it, but it’s something that I am always glad to have one on me.

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? Cali, my 4 year old Shih Tzu is the worst guard dog ever. She loves everyone, and doesn’t stop licking anyone. Then there’s my kitty Lily, she’s a rescue cat who sticks to me like velcro. She is super affectionate to me, gives me kisses. She was given to me by my husband when I moved in because my cat had ran away when my apartment got broken into before we decided to live together.

2. Have you ever attended a music festival?
No, I’m not really into festivals.

3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you?
Straight hair with still lots of volume.

4. Describe a perfect date for you:
Going out for dinner, talk all night long, look deep in eachothers eyes, wine without getting tipsy(or even worse) with at the end a nice walk on the beach(by night or sunset).

5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume?
Probably when I was 14 y/o. Since then I just wear it every single day.

6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks?
Watermelon, strawberries, apple, berries.. just fresh fruit in general. Oh, and popsicles!

7. An activity youâ€™d like to try?
Sky diving, surfing and martial arts.

8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have?
The perfect bra(Keep those boobies in place, haha)

9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)?
Birds, just birds.. which I cannot name by breed(but than for birds, haha).

1. Mood: tired and relaxed.. endorphins from the treadmill are hitting me!
2. Have you ever attended a music festival? Yes X fest a rock fest when I was 19 very fun and naughty times!
3. Whatâ€™s a fantastically great hair day like for you? voliminous clean shiny straight and no frizz
4. Describe a perfect date for you: dinner n drinks out followed by romance and laughter at home
5. When were you first allowed to wear perfume? high school? wasn’t that into it until college
6. What are some of your favorite summer snacks? cantalope, popsicles, pears, peaches, ice cream
7. An activity youâ€™d like to try? hot yoga
8. Whatâ€™s one thing every woman should have? a bright and sexy lipstick. and a killer bra
9. What can you tell me about your pets (if you have any)? 2 fat black kitties that r brother and sister their parents were strays and we love are kitties soooo much!
10. Weekly goals: workout 3 mor times, clean and smile